Former Education Cabinet Member Loses Town Council Seat
- Rufus Pickles
- 4 hours ago
- 1 min read
A former education cabinet member who led contentious plans to close six Isle of Wight primary schools, including one in Brading, has lost his seat on the town’s council.
Cllr Jonathan Bacon garnered the fewest votes in the Brading Town Council (BTC) election (81) – a contest that saw Nick Binfield, a prominent campaigner against the closure of Brading Primary School, elected for the first time with 168 votes.
The local authority has responsibility for facilities and services including allotments, the Beech Grove Play Area, Bully’s Hill Quarry and grant awards, according to its website.
The full list of candidates elected to BTC is:
Linda Allen: 187
Jonathan Bacon: 81
Nick Binfield: 168
Jon Ellis: 125
Paul Garratt: 176
Chris Johnson: 129
Julie Smith: 152
Hugh Street: 91
Richard Whiting: 106
Cllr Bacon has been approached for comment.